[+ obj] 1 : to make (someone) angry : to irritate or annoy (someone)
▪ Her comments riled the professor. — usually + up ▪ It doesn't take much to get him riled up. [=angry] 2 US, informal : to make (someone) very excited — usually + up ▪ His antics got the kids all riled up.
▪ Her comments riled the professor. — usually + up ▪ It doesn't take much to get him riled up. [=angry]





